We visited The Alamo while in San Antonio. It is a site of great significance in the history of Texas. It started as a mission in 1718, and is best known for the 1836 Battle of the Alamo.

Here’s a GIF of a series of relief maps, showing how it grew and changed over the years:

The courtyard in front of the Alamo church:

Statues:

The Alamo:

We took a guided tour, which was great to learn lots about the history:

We each had a device with an earpiece, so the guide could more easily talk to us:

Drawing of the mission:

A statue of a guy who lived in that house, and who defended the Alamo:

Monument:

James Butler Bonham and James Bowie:

Burke Trammel and David Crockett:

A cannon:

Heading inside the The Alamo church:

The church is just one part of the mission:

As part of a guided tour, we got to go into a room that isn’t open to the general public:

Army markings:

Exit:

Gift shop:

Back of The Alamo:

Courtyard:

Cannons:

Exhibits:

Decorations:

Reenactor:

Gift shop:

Statues:

Model:

Long barracks:

A last look at The Alamo: